If you backed up or exported a database to a SQL file, you can import it into one of your hosting account's MySQL databases through phpMyAdmin.

To Import SQL Files into MySQL Databases Using phpMyAdmin

1. Access phpMyAdmin for the database you want to use .
2. Click  (Query window).
3. (cPanel only) On the left, click the database you want to use.
4. Go to the Import files tab.
5. Click Choose File, locate the SQL file on your computer, click Open, and then click Go.

This runs the SQL file and updates the database as specified in your SQL file.